By: Kalli Sarkin/Shareably The average lifespan of a dog is extremely short compared to that of a human, but some dogs surprise us with how old they grow to be. This dog didn’t expect a long life when he was given to a shelter at age 16, but what happened after that came as a…
France To Ban Breeding Of Captive Orcas And Dolphins
By: IFL Science There has been a growing backlash against the use of cetaceans in animal shows, which has precipitated the recent bans on using whales and dolphins, particularly in the United States. Now it seems that outrage has spread to Europe, too. France has just signed into law a new legislation that bans the breeding…
Major Beef Supplier, Cargill, Sold Off Their Last U.S. Feedlots To Invest In Plant-Based Proteins
By: Kate Good/One Green Planet The name Cargill might not be familiar to your average grocery shopper in the United States, but they are the largest privately held food and agriculture company in the world. Cargill has managed to gain this status primarily from their agricultural commodity business, working in trading, purchasing, and distributing goods…
Government Urges Everyone To Check Their Gardens For Tiny Eggs Before They Prune. Here’s Why
By: Kalli Sarkin/Shareably Spring is here, and that means your garden is in full bloom. You are probably excited to start trimming your plants and changing the layout of your garden, but beware – you could be endangering unexpected inhabitants! We all love hummingbirds for their beauty, unique design, and the stunning way they fly. Despite…
7 Surprising Reasons Your Dog Should Sleep On Your Bed Every Night
By: Allyson Souza/The Little Things We’ve all heard that we shouldn’t do it: inviting your dog into your bed. People believe it’s dirty, and it’s just not good for you. People have been saying it for years. But, what if we told you that maybe that isn’t entirely true. There are actual health benefits to letting your four-legged best…
Nervous Soldier Waits To Reunite With Military Dog, Then Turns Around To Find Her Running To Him
By: Barbara Diamon/Little Things A yellow lab named Taylor, a.k.a “Tay-Tay” and “Prince Taylor,” served her country in not one, but two deployments. She was so good at her job protecting fellow soldiers that the Taliban had a bounty on her head. Always by her side was Sgt. Tom Hanson, who protected Taylor and vice versa….
Millions Of Seahorses Are Losing Their Mates — Because People Are Killing Them For ‘Medicine’
By: Elizabeth Claire Alberts/The Dodo Gary Stokes is used to seeing animals in dried seafood shops in Hong Kong – fins from dead sharks, dead sea cucumbers, dead starfish. As a conservationist, it all upsets him, but he feels particularly distressed when he sees sacks of dried seahorses. “The traditional Chinese medicine shops are full…
Dad In Hysterics When Daycare Calls. Rush 2-Year-Old Daughter To ER After Deadly Bite On Playground
By: Ashley Sexton/Liftable It’s one of the most common snakes in North America and it comes equipped with a nasty bite. The North American copperhead is a pit viper that gets on well in almost any terrain. Usually, these snakes are happy to eat rodents but can become defensive when faced with a human encounter….
New Jersey Senate Approves A Bill That Requires New Pet Stores To Sell Only Rescue Animals
By: Lauren Matthews/CountryLiving The bill aims to help put a stop to inhumane puppy mills. The Humane Society estimates that there are at least 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. producing more than 2.4 million a year — and less than 3,000 of those are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Meanwhile, according to the…